Murali Vijay was dropped from Tamil Nadu squad after he failed to report to the ground for the match against Mumbai.

Murali Vijay wasn't able to participate in the Mumbai match due to a shoulder injury. (Reuters)

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Murali Vijay was recently dropped from Tamil Nadu's squad

Vijay was dropped after he failed to report to the ground for match against Mumbai

Vijay said he's sad for whatever happened

Indian cricketer Murali Vijay has expressed disappointment on being dropped from his state team, Tamil Nadu's squad for the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. The decision to drop the 33-year-old was taken by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) after he failed to report to the ground due to a shoulder injury for the game against Mumbai earlier this month.

"I just feel sad for whatever that has happened. Things could have been handled better. I'm set to talk with the TNCA officials soon and I feel things will be fine," Vijay told Times of India.

"I felt let down that my commitment was questioned and I was hurt. I love playing for Tamil Nadu and take a lot of pride in representing the state. My dream is to win the Ranji Trophy for TN and I'm confident it will happen," he added.

A TNCA official had revealed after dropping Vijay that the association was already unhappy with Vijay's attitude before his no-show.

"This isn't the first time something like this has happened," a top TNCA official told ESPNCricinfo. "The selectors weren't even inclined towards picking him in the four-day squads [for the Ranji Trophy] in the first place because of issues with his attitude and general aloofness."

The opener who was part of the Indian Test squad that lost the series 2-1 to South Africa also reflected on his poor form. Vijay failed to register a single half-century in six innings on the tour.

"In all the Tests, I had got in, played a few balls and had a look at the wicket. It all boils down to shot selection, which happens at that level. There were also good bowlers, bowling in the right channel and the pitches were a little difficult. I hope to apply the experience I had gained in the future tours," said Vijay.

After losing the first two Tests, Virat Kohli's side bounced back in the third Test at Johannesburg to register a 63-run victory. The Tamil Nadu batsman said the win made the team believe that they can win away from home.

"Third Test was brilliant for us. It gave us the momentum and it made us believe even more that we can do something special abroad. Winning abroad is a special feeling," said Vijay.

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